Federal Anti-Kickback Statute: Federal law prohibiting the exchange of anything of value to reward or induce referrals of federal healthcare program business
Stark Law: Federal law restricting physician self-referrals where a financial relationship exists
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission regulations governing referral arrangements and ensuring consumer protection
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act provisions preventing anti-competitive practices in referral arrangements
State Anti-Kickback Laws: State-specific regulations governing referral fees and kickback arrangements
State Licensing Requirements: Professional licensing regulations that may impact referral relationships at the state level
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific regulations protecting consumer interests in referral arrangements
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act governing referral fees and kickbacks in real estate transactions
Financial Services Regulations: SEC and FINRA regulations governing referral arrangements in financial services
HIPAA: Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act governing patient data privacy in healthcare referrals
Professional Ethics Rules: Industry-specific ethical guidelines and professional conduct requirements for referral arrangements
Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing data protection and information sharing in referral relationships
State Contract Law: Basic contract formation and enforcement requirements under state law
